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A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...
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The other day I was having a discussion with some associates about the upcoming Presidential Election, and one of them brought up the Democratic Candidate Andrew Young and his Universal Basic Income Plan called "The F...
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We closed on a triplex in March. The old landlord informed us the first floor tenant is always late but always pays. I don't like the fact that he's late all the time. It's now March 9... He texted me and said he shou...
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Well, I don't know how many deals you guys are getting, but after 5 months, several hundred underwritten deals, and several best and finals, we finally are under contract on a 98 unit value add.What it took:- $100,000...
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I'm a newbie Wholesaler who is finally on the verge of launching his first Yellow Letters (1,000+) campaign in addition to increasing Bandit signs from 20 to 200 in the next two weeks. While I'm sure these numbers...
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I’ve never run into into this situation before i recently closed on a property and turned it over to a property management company. Almost immediately tenants are complaining about several items they want fixed some t...
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Life is too short to not have a little fun!
Me (don't worry I'll keep it short and sweet!):
Glassblowing (well, actually flameworking), here I use a propane / oxygen / compressed air mix and a German torch to heat u...
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My wife and I just submitted an offer on a house here in Spokane that is being offered as a short sale. This would be our first home. The homeowners have a medical hardship and the bank, Ocwen, owns the first and se...
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tldr: bought rental property sight unseen due to military orders and buying out of state. Realtor failed to mention that there were train tracks and a railroad crossing right behind the house. Found out after I closed...
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We finally have our STR property set up and rolling, listings cranking on Airbnb and VRBO, and on our way towards getting enough 5 star reviews to kick the machine into high gear. Still have some deferred maintenance...